Interested in serving on our Board of Directors?

We are welcoming applications from members of the community interested in serving on our Board of Directors. The application is linked here and may be emailed to Elaine Spacher, Executive Director, or mailed to the Nominating Committee at Tanglewood Nature Center, 443 Coleman Avenue Elmira NY 14903. Serving on the Board of Directors offers opportunities for expanding your network, exploring new professional skills ranging from budget management to personnel policies to investments, and ongoing professional development. Plus - it's rewarding to take a leadership role in protecting over 300 acres of land, and reaching over 35,000 people in five counties of NY and PA!

Members of our Board of Directors have the following responsibilities:

attending Board Meetings, scheduled on the last Wednesday of the month at 8:00am

joining and serving on at least one committee (more info below)

remaining active, dues-paying members of Tanglewood, at the membership level of their choice

attending the annual fundraiser, and selling tickets to their personal and professional networks

advocating for the organization and being eager to talk to their friends, families, and communities about the work Tanglewood does

Committees generally meet once a month for an hour, and meeting times vary depending on the schedules of the committee members. Board members should plan for an average monthly commitment of about 2-4 hours preparing for Board meetings, reviewing minutes, and participating in committees, plus an significant annual time commitment in outreach and networking on behalf of Tanglewood - including attending and enjoying the annual fundraiser with your friends!

Committees include:

Fundraising- Responsible for planning and executing major fundraisers including the annual fundraiser (June 1st 2019 - Tanglewoodstock!) and the fall family festival Haunted Happenings.

Investment- Responsible for monitoring the Endowment and other funds, policy making and best practice.

Facilities- Responsible for maintenance of both buildings, all outbuildings and 250+ acres of land.